ARAB 1002: Elementary Arabic II

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ARAB 1001, or by placement, or the equivalent
Description:
Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in Arabic with further study of the culture of Arabic-speaking regions.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Demonstrate novice mid proficiency in using the target language, develop familiarity with the target language system, and integrate opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge.
Identify the value and role of literary and cultural texts and use them to interpret the perspectives of the target cultures over time.
Apply informational literacy skills by gathering, evaluating, synthesizing, and presenting cultural information.
Experiment with ethical reasoning by interpreting and analyzing the meaning, cultural significance, and ethical implications of literary and non-literary texts in oral and written form.
Illustrate their intercultural competence by examining how people in this culture engage with everyday life and comparing these practices to those in other cultures.